If you are
in the market for gps for trucks, you need to look for
systems that will be reliable, easy to use, and tough. Gps,
or global positioning systems, use satellites to communicate
with your personal gps device to show exactly where you are
on the earth. The systems can also show where you want to be
and the best way to get there. When looking for gps for
trucks, you definitely want to make a selection that has an
option to view upcoming traffic and weather. This will let
you know if you need to plan for a detour or other
accommodations. There are three major brands of gps that are
especially built for trucks: WorldNav, CoPilot, and Randy
McNally Truck.

WorldNav has
four different gps for trucks. The newest is the WorldNav
7300. It features a 7 inch full color touch screen. At just
under $350, this is a useful investment. It provides
valuable information for truck drivers, such as bridge
heights, road widths, and travel conditions. The WorldNav
3300 has a smaller screen—only 3.5 inches, but it is still a
full color touch screen. It is a little more affordable at
$250. There are two other models: the 5 inch WorldNav 5100
and the 7 inch WorldNav 7200. They cost $319 and $549,
respectively. The best deal for the money is definitely the
7300, as it has the best features for the most reasonable
price.

CoPilot
offers both a laptop-compatible and a handheld navigator
style of gps for trucks. The laptop-compatible version comes
in a USB form. You plug the receiver into your computer in
the cab, and your laptop becomes a complete gps navigation
system. This costs about $250, without the laptop. If you
prefer a handheld unit, the Navigator comes with a 4, 5, or
7 inch screen. These cost $290, $340, and $400,
respectively.

Finally,
Rand McNally Truck makes gps for trucks. You can choose
between the Intelliroute TND 500 or 700. The 500 model has a
5 inch screen and costs about $350. One unique feature of
the Rand McNally gps is that they automatically determine
which state you are in, and they are preloaded with state
speed limits, so they can more accurately calculate how fast
you should be going, as well as determine your travel time.
The 700 model also comes equipped with this feature. It has
a 7 inch touch screen, and it costs about $450. Another
advantage these gps have over other gps for trucks is that
these units are produced by a company associated with high
quality maps, and that legacy makes the products more
popular.